RF Phased-Array Engineer (Space Systems)

rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an RF Phased Array Engineer I to join the Space Systems team. Based at our Long Beach headquarters, you will develop RF products and phased arrays, model performance, and help transition developments from design to production.

You will collaborate across RF, digital, and mechanical engineers, support test plans, and assist with documentation and vendor interfaces in a fast-paced space environment.

Qualifications

• Fundamental RF knowledge including link budget analysis and linearity.
• Basic antenna/array modelling knowledge.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end product development from architecture to flight readiness.
• Model and simulate RF array performance for current programs.
• Collaborate with RF, digital, power, mechanical, thermal, and structural engineers.
• Develop test plans and procedures for active antennas (EIRP, G/T).
• Interface with vendors and customers and support production transition.

Skills

RF knowledge

Antenna modelling

System design

TS/SCI eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an RF Phased Array Engineer I to join the Space Systems team. Based at our Long Beach headquarters, you will develop RF products and phased arrays, model performance, and help transition developments from design to production.

You will collaborate across RF, digital, and mechanical engineers, support test plans, and assist with documentation and vendor interfaces in a fast-paced space environment.